Order of Lesotho
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The Most Courteous Order of Lesotho is the highest national order in the honours system of Lesotho.[1] It was founded by King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho in 1972, in three grades.[2]
TypeOrder of merit
Established1972
EligibilityMosotho citizens and foreign nationals
Awarded forFor meritorious service by Lesotho citizens and foreign nationals
| Order of Lesotho | |
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.gif) Current ribbon bar of the order | |
Awarded by  Lesotho | |
| Type | Order of merit |
| Established | 1972 |
| Eligibility | Mosotho citizens and foreign nationals |
| Awarded for | For meritorious service by Lesotho citizens and foreign nationals |
| Grand Master | King of Lesotho |
| Grades | Grand Commander Commander Officer |
.gif){kind=small} Previous ribbon bar of the order (1972-1987) | |
Insignia
The original ribbon for the order was predominantly dark blue, with narrow edges of red and green. In 1987, the ribbon was changed to feature a lighter blue, with edges of green and edge stripes of white, mimicking the colors of the nation's flag.[3] The badge of the order is a metal facsimile of the Mosotho coat of arms, with the horses enameled in orange with black manes, and the central shield featuring a green enameled crocodile.
